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Plans revealed to reopen iconic lift with new cafe extension

Plans revealed to reopen iconic lift with new cafe extension

02 December 2022

Ambitious new plans reveal how a historic cliff-side lift will be transformed and expanded with a new cafe and outdoor terrace.

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300-year-old pub goes up for sale

300-year-old pub goes up for sale

28 November 2022

A "wonderful, historic" pub with links to famous literary figures is going under the hammer.

Christmas panto is a tale as old as time

Christmas panto is a tale as old as time

28 November 2022

Win tickets for your whole family to see the brilliant Beauty and the Beast panto this festive season.

More flood alerts following heavy rain

More flood alerts following heavy rain

27 November 2022

Flood alerts are still in place for parts of the county, as people are told to avoid low lying roads and paths.

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Hundreds demand council abandons 'financially reckless' development plans

Hundreds demand council abandons 'financially reckless' development plans

27 November 2022

Hundreds of campaigners against a divisive seafront housing project are demanding the controversial scheme is scrapped completely.

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18-mile stretch of M20 to close for 16 nights

18-mile stretch of M20 to close for 16 nights

25 November 2022

Highways bosses are to shut a lengthy stretch of the M20 from next week to allow for "essential" resurfacing works.

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'They don't pay council tax - so why do we empty their bins?'

'They don't pay council tax - so why do we empty their bins?'

24 November 2022

Owners of short-term holiday let properties in one coastal district could face new charges under measures being pushed by councillors.

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Cyclist in hospital after being hit by car

Cyclist in hospital after being hit by car

21 November 2022

A road was blocked for almost two-and-a-half hours after a cyclist was hit by a car.

'We didn't have a single customer all day'

'We didn't have a single customer all day'

21 November 2022

A disheartened shop owner has urged people to support independent traders after going a whole day without welcoming a single customer.

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Bungalow blaze erupts

Bungalow blaze erupts

18 November 2022

Neighbours were told to keep their doors an windows shut to keep out smoke after fire broke out at a home.

'Unwell' man jailed after repeatedly trying to enter UK

'Unwell' man jailed after repeatedly trying to enter UK

16 November 2022

A 'desperate' Afghanistan man - who has entered the UK illegally several times - was found trying to cross the Channel in a small boat again.

Romney Marsh to get first Greggs

Romney Marsh to get first Greggs

15 November 2022

Bosses at bakery giant Greggs have confirmed plans to open their first branch on Romney Marsh.

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New deal for asylum seeker crisis

New deal for asylum seeker crisis

14 November 2022

France and Britain have today signed a fresh agreement to tackle the continuing problem of small boat crossings.

Southeastern confirms strike date in fresh blow for passengers

Southeastern confirms strike date in fresh blow for passengers

13 November 2022

Southeastern has confirmed its drivers are set to stage another strike.

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Bus operator to hike fares

Bus operator to hike fares

11 November 2022

A bus firm is putting up its tickets prices this weekend - with fares rising by 40% for commuters in some towns.

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New season of The Crown filmed in Kent

New season of The Crown filmed in Kent

10 November 2022

Series five of the hit Netflix show has been filmed at several locations in Kent.

John Lewis releases new Christmas ad

John Lewis releases new Christmas ad

10 November 2022

The retailer's latest festive ad campaign tells the heart-warming tale of a middle-aged man taking up a new hobby.

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70-hour sewage release one of 123 so far this month

70-hour sewage release one of 123 so far this month

09 November 2022

Kent beaches have endured more than 120 storm sewage releases in the last 11 days.

Heartbreak as blaze destroys piece of town's heritage

Heartbreak as blaze destroys piece of town's heritage

09 November 2022

Residents have been left devastated after a blaze tore through an historic railway station and destroyed a piece of a town's heritage.

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The Kent MPs targeted by hundreds of 'toxic' tweets

The Kent MPs targeted by hundreds of 'toxic' tweets

09 November 2022

New research reveals the extent of abuse of MPs on social media - and finds two Kent politicians are among the UK's most targeted.

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